Bengaluru, May 8 -- In April 2025, a devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, claimed the lives of 26 tourists and injured many others. India attributed the attack to Pakistan-based militants, leading to heightened tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. In retaliation, India launched "Operation Sindoor," targeting alleged terrorist camps in Pakistan, while Pakistan denied involvement and condemned the strikes as acts of war.

The conflict escalated further with the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty by India, restricting water flow to Pakistan, and Pakistan closing its airspace to Indian airlines. These developments have not only intensified geopolitical tensions but also triggered economic ins...